This custom built 2-story French Country style home is a beautiful retreat in the South Tampa area. The exterior of the home was designed to strike a subtle balance of stucco and stone, brought together by a neutral color palette with contrasting rust-colored garage doors and shutters. To further emphasize the European influence on the design, unique elements like the curved roof above the main entry and the castle tower that houses the octagonal shaped master walk-in shower jutting out from the main structure. Additionally, the entire exterior form of the home is lined with authentic gas-lit sconces. The rear of the home features a putting green, pool deck, outdoor kitchen with retractable screen, and rain chains to speak to the country aesthetic of the home. Inside, you are met with a two-story living room with full length retractable sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor kitchen and pool deck. A large salt aquarium built into the millwork panel system visually connects the media room and living room. The media room is highlighted by the large stone wall feature, and includes a full wet bar with a unique farmhouse style bar sink and custom rustic barn door in the French Country style. The country theme continues in the kitchen with another larger farmhouse sink, cabinet detailing, and concealed exhaust hood. This is complemented by painted coffered ceilings with multi-level detailed crown wood trim. The rustic subway tile backsplash is accented with subtle gray tile, turned at a 45 degree angle to create interest. Large candle-style fixtures connect the exterior sconces to the interior details. A concealed pantry is accessed through hidden panels that match the cabinetry. The home also features a large master suite with a raised plank wood ceiling feature, and additional spacious guest suites. Each bathroom in the home has its own character, while still communicating with the overall style of the home.

Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry

Omnia Construction

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped utility room in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Home - Design By Chervin

Quartz Co Surfaces

A small white quartz countertop is nestled in the corner of this gorgeous modern laundry room. Deep green, full height cabinetry matches the cabinets beneath the undermounted utility sink.

Laundry Room

Steph Gaelick Designs

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped laundry room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Coconut Grove

EBL Construction

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped laundry room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Pleasanton Custom Home

Ridgecrest Designs

Second-floor laundry room with real Chicago reclaimed brick floor laid in a herringbone pattern. Mixture of green painted and white oak stained cabinetry. Farmhouse sink and white subway tile backsplash. Butcher block countertops.

Mediterranean Revival

Soorikian Architecture

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, grey floor and black benchtop.

Canyon Heights

AFT Construction

Mid-sized modern l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white walls, porcelain floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Luxury Lake House

Bonacio Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey benchtop and planked wall panelling.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen & Bathrooms

Millwork Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Detroit with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige benchtop.

Rochester Country Residence

Kirkshire Design Group

Mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Sleek Family Fun

Bay Area Contracting, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, grey benchtop and wallpaper.

Penthouse Condo

Lesley Brookes Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, black floor and black benchtop.

Larchlea Project

Petrucci Homes

This is an example of a large country l-shaped utility room in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

2019 Salt Lake City Parade of Homes

The Cabinet Gallery

Country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Mediterranean Modern

Nor-Son Custom Builders

Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel

Beacon Hill Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Custom Home - North Vancouver - Glenwood Modern Farmhouse

Goldcon Construction

Design ideas for a country l-shaped laundry room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Parker Branch

Mighty Oak Builders

Fresh, light, and stylish laundry room. Almost enough to make us actually WANT to do laundry! Almost. The shelf over the washer/dryer is also removable. Photo credit Kristen Mayfield

Mequon Mudroom and Laundry

Brakefield Design Collective

James Meyer Photography
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped laundry room in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor and white benchtop.

L-shaped Laundry Room Design Ideas

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned laundry, complete with built-in cabinets, a laundry sink, washing machine and clothes dryer, can serve many needs. It can help simplify your household chores; store drying clothes and cleaning products; and can even provide a spot for you to groom pets. Because of its hardworking, multipurpose potential, a laundry renovation is a worthwhile investment. Smart laundry designs have layouts that save you time and effort. For example, a washing machine and clothes dryer should be positioned next to one another or stacked, and laundry baskets and hampers should be within easy reach; while an ironing board should be stowed by a power point. Ample storage, bench space for laundry baskets and practical lighting are also essential. Browse the photos on Houzz for efficient laundry ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances, and strike up a conversation with the designers of your favourite laundry renovations. For more laundry ideas, browse the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I add storage to my laundry?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient laundry. Include shelves above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and laundry bins for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your furry friends; your laundry cupboard can store sports equipment, gardening tools and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your laundry is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my laundry?

Laundries are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers.